LInux passes Windows Genuine Advantage Test

[jerryrock]

I just read this on the web. LInux WINE (Windows emulator) passed the Windows
Genuine Advantage software validation test. Funny, since my "genuine" copy of
Windows XP Media Center 2005 did not!

The moderators continue to claim there is no problem with this validation
tool!

http://www.bit-tech/news/2005/08/08/Linux OK WGA/

[jerryrock]

That link was supposed to be: http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/08/08/Linux
OK WGA/

"jerryrock" wrote:

> I just read this on the web. LInux WINE (Windows emulator) passed the Windows
> Genuine Advantage software validation test. Funny, since my "genuine" copy of
> Windows XP Media Center 2005 did not!
>
> The moderators continue to claim there is no problem with this validation
> tool!
>
> http://www.bit-tech/news/2005/08/08/Linux OK WGA/
>
>

[Robert Moir]

jerryrock wrote:
> I just read this on the web. LInux WINE (Windows emulator) passed the
> Windows Genuine Advantage software validation test. Funny, since my
> "genuine" copy of Windows XP Media Center 2005 did not!
>
> The moderators continue to claim there is no problem with this
> validation tool!

What moderators? This newsgroup isn't moderated.

I do agree that WGA is a sick joke on many levels, and the idea of Linux
passing WGA testing is a good laugh for sure. Only an idiot would claim it
has no problems at all.

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Rob Moir, Microsoft MVP
Website - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk
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[jerryrock]

"Moderators", Microsoft Support Representatives,MS-MVP, self proclaimed
experts....etc.


"Robert Moir" wrote:

> jerryrock wrote:
> > I just read this on the web. LInux WINE (Windows emulator) passed the
> > Windows Genuine Advantage software validation test. Funny, since my
> > "genuine" copy of Windows XP Media Center 2005 did not!
> >
> > The moderators continue to claim there is no problem with this
> > validation tool!
>
> What moderators? This newsgroup isn't moderated.
>
> I do agree that WGA is a sick joke on many levels, and the idea of Linux
> passing WGA testing is a good laugh for sure. Only an idiot would claim it
> has no problems at all.
>
> --
> --
> Rob Moir, Microsoft MVP
> Website - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk
> Virtual PC 2004 FAQ - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html
> Kazaa - Software update services for your Viruses and Spyware.
>
>
>

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Jerry

MVP's are not self proclaimed experts.. we all helped/help in newsgroups and
other online communities, and have received an award for our persistent
efforts from Microsoft..

So, looking at the statement above, where do you get the idea that we 'self
proclaim' bearing in mind that Microsoft are responsible for the award?..

It must really get to you to know that some of the MVPs have a substantial
net worth too.. lol..



--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"jerryrock" > wrote in message
...
> "Moderators", Microsoft Support Representatives,MS-MVP, self proclaimed
> experts....etc.
>
>
> "Robert Moir" wrote:
>
>> jerryrock wrote:
>> > I just read this on the web. LInux WINE (Windows emulator) passed the
>> > Windows Genuine Advantage software validation test. Funny, since my
>> > "genuine" copy of Windows XP Media Center 2005 did not!
>> >
>> > The moderators continue to claim there is no problem with this
>> > validation tool!
>>
>> What moderators? This newsgroup isn't moderated.
>>
>> I do agree that WGA is a sick joke on many levels, and the idea of Linux
>> passing WGA testing is a good laugh for sure. Only an idiot would claim
>> it
>> has no problems at all.
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Rob Moir, Microsoft MVP
>> Website - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk
>> Virtual PC 2004 FAQ -
>> http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html
>> Kazaa - Software update services for your Viruses and Spyware.
>>
>>
>>

[jerryrock]

Easy there Mike........did you miss the comma between MS-MVP and self
proclaimed experts? My intent was to clarify what I meant by "moderators" for
Robert Moir. No "dis" intended. ; )

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Jerry
>
> MVP's are not self proclaimed experts.. we all helped/help in newsgroups and
> other online communities, and have received an award for our persistent
> efforts from Microsoft..
>
> So, looking at the statement above, where do you get the idea that we 'self
> proclaim' bearing in mind that Microsoft are responsible for the award?..
>
> It must really get to you to know that some of the MVPs have a substantial
> net worth too.. lol..
>
>
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "jerryrock" > wrote in message
> ...
> > "Moderators", Microsoft Support Representatives,MS-MVP, self proclaimed
> > experts....etc.
> >
> >
> > "Robert Moir" wrote:
> >
> >> jerryrock wrote:
> >> > I just read this on the web. LInux WINE (Windows emulator) passed the
> >> > Windows Genuine Advantage software validation test. Funny, since my
> >> > "genuine" copy of Windows XP Media Center 2005 did not!
> >> >
> >> > The moderators continue to claim there is no problem with this
> >> > validation tool!
> >>
> >> What moderators? This newsgroup isn't moderated.
> >>
> >> I do agree that WGA is a sick joke on many levels, and the idea of Linux
> >> passing WGA testing is a good laugh for sure. Only an idiot would claim
> >> it
> >> has no problems at all.
> >>
> >> --
> >> --
> >> Rob Moir, Microsoft MVP
> >> Website - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk
> >> Virtual PC 2004 FAQ -
> >> http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html
> >> Kazaa - Software update services for your Viruses and Spyware.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

[Robert Moir]

Right. Please don't lump us all together. I've spoken out long and hard
against WGA and will continue to do so against any scheme whose basic
premise is that all customers are thieves who have to constantly prove they
are not every time they draw breath.

jerryrock wrote:
> "Moderators", Microsoft Support Representatives,MS-MVP, self
> proclaimed experts....etc.
>
>
> "Robert Moir" wrote:
>
>> jerryrock wrote:
>>> I just read this on the web. LInux WINE (Windows emulator) passed
>>> the Windows Genuine Advantage software validation test. Funny,
>>> since my "genuine" copy of Windows XP Media Center 2005 did not!
>>>
>>> The moderators continue to claim there is no problem with this
>>> validation tool!
>>
>> What moderators? This newsgroup isn't moderated.
>>
>> I do agree that WGA is a sick joke on many levels, and the idea of
>> Linux passing WGA testing is a good laugh for sure. Only an idiot
>> would claim it has no problems at all.
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Rob Moir, Microsoft MVP
>> Website - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk
>> Virtual PC 2004 FAQ -
>> http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html Kazaa -
>> Software update services for your Viruses and Spyware.